Environmental Health Trainer

Georgia Department of Public Health (GA); Brunswick (GA); Sur place; USD 53 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

13 Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Résumé du poste

Georgia Department of Public Health in Brunswick, GA is seeking a trained Environmental Health Training Specialist to develop and maintain a district-wide training program for coastal environmental health staff. The role requires coordination of ServSafe and CPO trainings and ensuring compliance with state food code standards.

The position is based in Brunswick with travel across the Coastal Health District, including eight counties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 27 semester hours in laboratory sciences and one year of experience at the PH Envir Compl Specialist 3 level or equivalent
• CHD required qualifications include two years of experience as EHS 3 and required certifications (On-Site Sewage, GA Food Code, CPO, ICS 300)

Responsabilités

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive training program for Environmental Health staff (Food, Pools, Tourists Accommodations, Rabies, Body Art)
• Coordinate/oversee training for Environmental Health professionals and related public members (ServSafe, Certified Pool Operator)
• Serve as District Food Standard and coordinate with other standards for state food code training requirements
• Maintain Environmental Health staff certification/training database and track expirations
• May cover duties of staff on leave or during vacancies as needed

Connaissances

Environmental Health

Training program

ServSafe

CPO certification

Public health coordination

Formation

Bachelor's degree with lab sciences

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

Description du poste

Who we are.

We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

What we offer.

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Work witha Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

Coordinate and manage required Environmental Health program trainings for health district. Requires travel throughout all eight counties of the Coastal Health District. Position based in Brunswick but will travel throughout the district.

Starting salary $58,547.04, based on qualifications

All Coastal Health District, County Health Department employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Dispensing site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive training program for Coastal Health District’s environmental health staff in the following areas: Food, Pools, Tourists Accommodations, Rabies, and Body Art.
• Coordinate/oversee training program for Environmental Health professionals and associated members of the general public in the following areas: ServSafe and Certified Pool Operator.
• Serve as a District Food Standard and coordinate with other standards to ensure district compliance with state food code training requirements.
• Maintain Environmental Health staff certification and training database/spreadsheet to track needs and expirations.
• May assume the responsibilities of county Environmental Health staff who are on leave or in training for an extended length of time and during position vacancies.

Min qualifications- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university which included the completion of 27 semester hours (or 40 quarter hours) in laboratory sciences (e.g., chemistry, biology, geology, physics, etc.) AND One year of experience at the lower level PH Envir Compl Specialist 3 (RCP122) or position equivalent

CHD required qualifications- Two years of experience as EHS 3, Current Georgia Certification Level 1 & 2 in On-Site Sewage Management, Completion of Standardization on GA Food Code, Certified Pool Inspector, successful completion of theICS 300, completion of the Georgia Environmental Health Training class.

Preferred experience and qualifications:

• GEHA/NEHA Registered Environmental Health Specialist
• Experience training Environmental Health Staff
• Servesafe Instructor and/or CPO instructor certification
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit http://team.georgia.gov/

Benefits for Full Time Eligible Employees

• 13 Paid Holidays
• Generous Leave Package-Educational Support Leave and 3 weeks each accrued Annual and Sick Leave
• Defined Benefit retirement plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Specified Illness
• Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans)

Additional Perks

• A supportive and rewarding work environment
• Physical Activity Breaks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Tuition Assistance

To learn more about the Coastal Health District visit https://coastalhealthdistrict.org

Coastal Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), notify this agency of your request by the closing date of this announcement.

Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following

• Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting
• Reference Checks & Immunizations Required
• May be subject to pre-employment drug screen